While it is essential to know how
much fluid one should consume to maximize the benefits of proper
hydration, it is even more important to actually adhere to
recommended hydration guidelines and drink at regular intervals
during exercise and throughout the day. HydraCoach is the only
device that will automatically calculate, monitor and remind an
individual when and how much fluid to drink.

The HydraCoach Hydration Monitor is
programmed to automatically suggest basic hydration guidelines based
on your weight, which is input in the unit's Setup Mode. Since
each person’s needs are unique, depending upon a number of
variables, these values can be adjusted to meet an individual’s
specific requirements. The below referenced Hydration Calculator
will assist in generating “custom” Personal Hydration Goal (PHG)
values that can be input into select versions of the HydraCoach Hydration Monitor.

1.

ENTER Weight

lb

2.

SELECT Daily Lifestyle Activity Level

HydraCoach Base PHG

oz

Recommended Daily
Fluid Intake

3.

SELECT Level of Exercise
Intensity or Specific Activity

HydraCoach Exercise PHG

oz

Recommended Added Fluid Intake
Per Hour of Exercise

Note: PHG recommendation is capped
at 200 ounces per day and 50 ounces per hour. Values from the Base PHG can be
manually input into the Basic version of the HydraCoach Hydration Monitor.
Values from the Exercise PHG can only be input into the Sport Version of the
HydraCoach Hydration Monitor, which is due
out in late 2007.

The Hydration
Calculator can help generate more precise custom hydration settings
based on calories expended during your daily lifestyle and for
specific continuous uninterrupted exercise activities. To accomplish
this, perform the following steps:

1. Enter your weight in
the field above.

2. Select the daily activity
level that best describes your lifestyle. Choose Sedentary if you
do not move around all that much, such as a desk job, and Active
if you are always “on the run”. However, most people will fall
into the Average category as this incorporates a combination of
the two.

The resulting
value, described as the HydraCoach Base PHG, will display in RED. This value is defined as
your Recommended Daily Fluid Intake amount.

If you plan on
adding exercise or a specific physical activity to your day,
HydraCoach (Sport Version - due out in late 2007) will automatically account for and adjust your “Base” PHG
in accordance with your "actual" duration of Exercise. To find
out your Exercise PHG value (aka: EstimatedSweat Factor), move down to the next part of the
Hydration Calculator and perform the following third step:

3. Select a general level of
exercise intensity (Light, Moderate or Vigorous) or a specific
activity from the drop down menu.

The resulting
value, described as the HydraCoach Exercise PHG, will display in
RED. This value is defined as
your amount of Recommended Added Fluid Intake Per Hour of
Exercise.

These two PHG
values represent your customized Personal Hydration Goal settings
for the day (Base PHG) and for a specific exercise activity
(Exercise PHG) respectively. Adjusting the default settings
in the Setup Mode of the HydraCoach Hydration Monitor to reflect
these values will personalize your unit and allow it to coach you
according to your specific and unique hydration needs.

The hydration calculator is designed to provide a basic guideline to
help stay hydrated during exercise and throughout the day. Each
persons hydration needs are unique and vary depending upon numerous
variables, including rate of exercise, elevation, heat, humidity,
pregnancy, etc.. The hydration recommendations and information
contained herein is not intended to replace the medical advice of
your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care
provider for advice about a specific medical condition.